We're really just interested in the turntable, tv, and perhaps (but not necessary) bluetooth.

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Just making sure.

First I usually don't recommend buying an amplifier with a built in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) as you'll get better performance with an outboard unit. Also, models with built in DACs tend to have lower resale value should you decide to upgrade down the road. I also don't recommend spending much on a DAC as technology changes so quickly. Also, in your situation, spending big money on a DAC is overkill. Let's spend $99.

@AnthonyI and @Juiceless have the big brother to this (sadly discontinued). Maybe they'll chime in. It's a good match for your speakers and sounds far more powerful than the specs would lead you to believe.

You can get any number of Bluetooth modules very inexpensively should you want to add that on.

First I usually don't recommend buying an amplifier with a built in DAC (Digital to Analog Converter) as you'll get better performance with an outboard unit. Also, models with built in DACs tend to have lower resale value should you decide to upgrade down the road. I also don't recommend spending much on a DAC as technology changes so quickly. Also, in your situation, spending big money on a DAC is overkill. Let's spend $99.

@AnthonyI and @Juiceless have the big brother to this (sadly discontinued). Maybe they'll chime in. It's a good match for your speakers and sounds far more powerful than the specs would lead you to believe.

You can get any number of Bluetooth modules very inexpensively should you want to add that on.

You'll have a nice setup well under budget.

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Thanks for the recommendation and the tips on DAC. The Def Tech speakers came with a center speaker that hooks up via speaker cable. It doesn't look like there is more than a left and right hookup on the rear of the NAD. Will I not be able to use the center speaker?

Thanks for the recommendation and the tips on DAC. The Def Tech speakers came with a center speaker that hooks up via speaker cable. It doesn't look like there is more than a left and right hookup on the rear of the NAD. Will I not be able to use the center speaker?

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Off topic hot take:
Did we buy the right speakers or should we have gone another route? We got them at best buy and still are within the 15 days to return them should we change our minds.

EDIT: Let's just say that if we return the speakers and start from scratch (keeping our turntable and preamp), we've got roughly 2500 to spend on speakers and amp.

Off topic hot take:
Did we buy the right speakers or should we have gone another route? We got them at best buy and still are within the 15 days to return them should we change our minds.

EDIT: Let's just say that if we return the speakers and start from scratch (keeping our turntable and preamp), we've got roughly 2500 to spend on speakers and amp.

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Part of the issue is that you’re trying to find a balance between what will lean towards a surround setup and a stereo setup. If you want to have a center channel for movies and such you’re gonna be limites in your amplification options. So if the listening situation limits you to turntable and TV having to go through the same unit, then don’t worry so much and enjoy. When you have the space for a dedicated setup you’ve got a good start.

Take the money you spent on 3 speakers and buy 2 higher quality speakers instead.

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The center came free when you bought the two floor towers, but we aren't married to them at this point (Def Tech). What's your recommendation on a nice set of speakers (primarily used for vinyl) with a price point of about $1800 for the pair?

Part of the issue is that you’re trying to find a balance between what will lean towards a surround setup and a stereo setup. If you want to have a center channel for movies and such you’re gonna be limites in your amplification options. So if the listening situation limits you to turntable and TV having to go through the same unit, then don’t worry so much and enjoy. When you have the space for a dedicated setup you’ve got a good start.

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This is all good info. To our ears, it does sound much better with a simple left/right setup rather than the surround. Now we're thinking we should return the speakers and start over.

The center came free when you bought the two floor towers, but we aren't married to them at this point (Def Tech). What's your recommendation on a nice set of speakers (primarily used for vinyl) with a price point of about $1800 for the pair?

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$1800 for the pair? We can have lots of fun. Do you live in/near a major city with a specialist audio dealer?

One more question. If you got a killer deal, could you wait a few weeks? Polk puts their best speakers on sale half off around Thanksgiving. You can get a killer pair of speakers for $1500. @AnthonyI has the $1500 bookshelves and @wooha has the $4000 pair- I'm thinking the $3000 pair.